A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6701668 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49459319 epoch_slot_no: 38519 block_no: 6701491 slot_leader_id: 5688653 size: 8636 time: 2022-01-01 08:26:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaccc0436da8d94a83b91b416394aa737425aba4505407e4db857f0657297836aBlock Operator
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